Daily Brief

Cyprus topped out at 40.7°C in Athalassa today, the island's hottest spot, while ten stations logged a tropical night with lows above 20°C. No rain fell anywhere in the past 24 hours.

Tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow warning for high temperatures, with around 40°C expected inland between 13:00 and 15:59. Nicosia peaks near 39°C, feeling like 43°C, with a 15% chance of a stray shower. Limassol and Larnaca stay in the low 30s, feeling closer to 38°C, and Paphos is the coolest coast at 30°C. Polis Chrysochous climbs to 35°C, feeling like 42°C. Troodos is milder at 28°C but carries a 70% rain chance, so pack a jacket. UV stays very high at 8 island-wide.

The sea stays warm and calm for an evening swim, around 28-30°C with light waves under a metre.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow high-temperature warning for today, with inland areas expected to reach around 40°C between 13:30 and 15:59. Nicosia tops the forecast at 39°C, feeling like 41°C, while Polis Chrysochous reaches 37°C but feels closer to 42°C. Larnaca climbs to 33°C, Limassol and Paralimni & Protaras to 32°C, Paphos a milder 30°C, and Troodos stays coolest at 29°C. No rain is expected anywhere, and UV runs very high at index 8 across the island, so shade and sun protection matter most in the early afternoon. The sea is warm for swimming, from 27.6°C off Limassol to 29°C off Larnaca and Protaras, with gentle waves under a metre. Tomorrow eases slightly, with Nicosia down to 38°C and Polis Chrysochous to 35°C.